Question

2x-8=x+4. What would x be

Answer 1

`2x - 8 = x + 4`

Collecting like terms,

`2x - x = 4 + 8`

Since the signs change when its position changes.

`x = 8 + 4 \\ x = 12`

Answer 2

The value of x would be 12.

Explanation:

2x - 8 = x + 4

2x - x = 4 + 8

x = 12